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Workouts for NFL teams will be crucial for Tennessee senior RB Marlin Lane, according to CBS Sports' Rob Rang, because he doesn't show great explosiveness on film.

Lane finished with 539 rushing yards and three touchdowns (1,472 yards and eight scores over his career) while splitting carries with Rajion Neal last season. The Vols like to rotate backs, so Lane's usage won't suddenly spike in 2014. "Lane possesses a high-cut frame that belies his initial quickness to the hole," Rang wrote. "He isn't a punisher but is strong enough to break arm tackles. Workouts could be key for Lane, who doesn't show a great deal of explosiveness to pull away or out of his cuts." The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Lane runs a 4.59 forty. Mon, Aug 25, 2014 06:18:00 PM

Tennessee junior RB Marlin Lane should return against South Carolina after recovering from a foot injury.

He missed the Volunteers game against Georgia but practiced during the bye week. Raijion Neal will likely hold on to the lead back duties, but Lane has rushed for 280 yards and four touchdowns on 45 carries. Wed, Oct 16, 2013 10:10:00 AM

Tennessee junior RB Marlin Lane is 50/50 to play against Georgia, according to head coach Butch Jones.

Lane is the school's second leading rusher, totaling 280 yards and four touchdowns. Tennessee has been very vague regarding his injury, saying it was to the lower body. He is running behind Rajion Neal, but the Vols offense will likely struggle regardless. Thu, Oct 3, 2013 08:48:00 AM